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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

The best gift ever...

I have a confession to make -- it hasn't just been the renovation and the move that I've been busy with (although those are still in full swing). I've been carrying around (literally for nine months!) some pretty big news that has (finally) just made her arrival.

Little C was born 12 days ago and I am still not over the wonder. Perhaps I never will be -- I wouldn't know, never having been a parent before. Now that I am I'm ecstatic and nervous and excited and scared all at once. "Please let me be good at this one thing," I think to myself as we stare at each other over her 3am meal. And as she nods off to sleep with a ghost of a smile, which isn't really a smile at all but just some gas according to her doctor, I know this is going to be the most amazing ride of my life.

I have no clue when my posting with regain a semblance of regularity. Right now the only meals I am serving are hers (although I have sneaked in a few items of sustenance for C and I). I'll be back as often and my and little C's ever changing schedule allows -- after all, I now have more people to cook for and more reason to document our family recipes :)

C and I couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all! :)

I've just started reading your blog but have you been keeping this secret for nine months?! Wow - next time I have a secret I know who to tell! hehe... seriously - what a great gift - congratulations! We understand if you are preoccupied with Ms. C - don't worry - we'll be waiting patiently for you while you enjoy her! All the best.

saw you from afar at the market several weeks ago and thought i saw a tiny bulge... did NOT look like you were so far along! congratulations!!! and yes, this IS going to be the ride of your life. enjoy every second; time flies too quickly with these bundles of joy!

Congratulations Joey on the arrival of your little one. Things will never be "normal" as you say, but your bundle of joy will more than compensate for that. Enjoy the holidays and whenever you are ready to write that next post (amidst the feeding and the diaper-changing) we shall all be eagerly waiting.

Awww, this is wonderful, just wonderful news !!! You will never forget this year, with all the changes and new arrival of such a blessing ! Congratulations !!! And I wish you and your lovely family a Merry, Merry Christmas, and a Fantastic New Year !!!

you are very good in keeping secrets...you must be a really great friend to many. congratulations joey and here's hoping your little bundle of joy will inherit the good genes. A very Merry Christmas indeed for you and your small brood!

Joey, congratulations! What a wonderful present from the Lord. I am sure you will be very busy for months to come, figuring out best recipes for healthy food. Stay healthy amidst those sleepless nights.

oh my oh my! this is big news! Wish you all the good things life has in store for you and little C. You really held back on this piecew of news more than you should have! Enjoy the sweet and precious moments with little C. Blogging can wait :) (okay, but not too long - you have a fan following here!)

No way! How did you manage to keep this such a secret? What a wonderful surprise. Congratulations, I am sure you will be a fantastic mother. She is a very fortunate little girl. I'm so happy for you and your husband.

Holy crap Joey! Congratulations! I had no idea you were preggers. This is such good news. Best wishes to you and C and your new family. Enjoy every minute of parenthood. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

Congratulations!! That's fantastic. I'm expecting my first child by the end of the month and I can very much relate to how you're feeling! Am I going to be good at being a mother? Am I going to know what do to? I hope so... All the best!!!

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What a glorious surprise! I just visited your site again (after a few weeks) thinking that maybe the move is over and you're back but lo and behold! tiny little feet greeted me! Congratulations Jo and I wish you all the best! God bless you and your family!

Joey - same here. I cannot believe I am three months behind with this amazing news!!! I guess our little girl (1 year and 2 months already) - is keeping me too busy and on my toes all the time (and away from my computer!)Lots of good wishes and happy moments with your little bundle of joy!(PS I kept my pregnancy a secret from my readers as well, but only had to do that for 7,5 months, as N. was born prematurely)..

Joey, I haven't been here in forever and was wondering how you were doing. What an awesome surprise! Congratulations to you and C (5 months late) and enjoy your babymoon! Welcome to the world, Little C!